Python Developer – Front Office R&D Trading Systems

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Python Developer Front Office R&D Trading Systems

Location: London UK

Employment Type: Permanent or Contract

About Margo

MARGO is a tech-native consultancy delivering high-value-added IT expertise to the financial services industry. We specialize in complex Front Office environments where software engineering quantitative logic and production robustness intersect. Our consultants work closely with trading and research teams on real-time trading platforms pricing frameworks and analytical systems.

The Role

You will join a Front Office R&D and Trading Technology environment designing maintaining and evolving the ecosystem used by traders and quantitative teams. This role combines 70% Development & Engineering with 30% Production Support giving you strong ownership of the platform.

The environment is characterized by rapid iterations direct interaction with traders and high reliability constraints. You will work primarily in Python developing core frameworks analytical libraries and monitoring tools.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Engineering (Approx. 70%)

- Design develop and maintain Python-based core libraries and frameworks.

- Work closely with traders and research teams to gather requirements for new analytics and trading tools.

-Improve the performance scalability and maintainability of the Python platform.

-Enhance existing monitoring analysis and control tools to support research workflows.

Support & Production (Approx. 30%)

-Provide L1/L2 support to Front Office users to ensure system stability during market hours.

-Investigate and resolve production incidents efficiently.

-Develop tools to improve system reliability and operational efficiency.

-Contribute to the evolution of performance-sensitive and low-latency setups.

Requirements

Essential Skills:

Strong Python Proficiency: Expertise in core Python development and performance-aware coding.

Linux/UNIX: Solid knowledge of Linux environments for production and debugging.

Database Skills: Experience with SQL and relational databases.

Production Experience: Ability to work under pressure with strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Communication: Clear communication style with a structured problem-solving mindset.

Valued (but not restrictive):

Experience in Front Office R&D or Electronic Trading environments.

Ability to read and interact with C code.

Knowledge of distributed architectures caching or in-memory data handling.

Understanding of financial market concepts.

Education - Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics Physics or a related quantitative discipline.

Why Join Margo

High Impact: Work directly with traders and quantitative teams in a demanding Front Office environment.

Balanced Role: A mix of technical development and production ownership ensures you see the immediate impact of your work.

Career Growth: Benefit from a human-sized structure with close follow-up and tailor-made training paths.

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Job Title: Python Developer Front Office R&D Trading Systems Location: London UK Employment Type: Permanent or ContractAbout MargoMARGO is a tech-native consultancy delivering high-value-added IT expertise to the financial services industry. We specialize in complex Front Office environments where ...